Post: Sony Issues Official Statement - Ban Waves Are Inbound
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02-17-2011, 04:03 AM
#1
Reaper
The Grim Reaper
After many of months of users Jailbreaking there Ps3's systems and after many firmware updates. And with scene developers with lawsuits filed and websites getting take down notices, well it is about time for the men to take a step in with some action.
Today Sony Sony Computer Entertainment released the following statement below:
Originally posted by another user
Notice: Unauthorized circumvention devices for the PlayStation 3 system have been recently released by hackers. These devices permit the use of unauthorized or pirated software. Use of such devices or software violates the terms of the “System Software License Agreement for the PlayStation 3 System” and the “Terms of Services and User Agreement” for the PlayStation Network/Qriocity and its Community Code of Conduct provisions. Violation of the System Software Licence Agreement for the PlayStation 3 System invalidates the consumer guarantee for that system. In addition, copying or playing pirated software is a violation of International Copyright Laws. Consumers using circumvention devices or running unauthorized or pirated software will have access to the PlayStation Network and access to Qriocity services through PlayStation 3 system terminated permanently.
To avoid this, consumers must immediately cease use and remove all circumvention devices and delete all unauthorized or pirated software from their PlayStation 3 systems.
To avoid this, consumers must immediately cease use and remove all circumvention devices and delete all unauthorized or pirated software from their PlayStation 3 systems.
Now your thinking what does this mean to you?
Originally posted by another user
Circumvention devices and game piracy damage our industry and can potentially injure the online experience for you, our loyal PlayStation customers, via hacks and cheats.
Many PlayStation.Blog readers have asked how we intend to deal with these incidents that they have been reading about in the gaming press, and this is our initial response.
By identifying PlayStation 3 systems that breach our guidelines and terminating their ability to connect to PlayStation Network, we are protecting our business and preserving the honest gameplay experiences that you expect and deserve.
Rest assured, this message does not apply to the overwhelming majority of our users who enjoy the world of entertainment PlayStation 3 has to offer without breaching the guidelines detailed above, and we urge you to continue doing so without fear.
Many PlayStation.Blog readers have asked how we intend to deal with these incidents that they have been reading about in the gaming press, and this is our initial response.
By identifying PlayStation 3 systems that breach our guidelines and terminating their ability to connect to PlayStation Network, we are protecting our business and preserving the honest gameplay experiences that you expect and deserve.
Rest assured, this message does not apply to the overwhelming majority of our users who enjoy the world of entertainment PlayStation 3 has to offer without breaching the guidelines detailed above, and we urge you to continue doing so without fear.
Some Ps3's user's are already getting banned as you can see by this statement by my Bud Schaff.
Originally posted by another user
In light of all the recent hacking issues that have plagued the PlayStation 3, Sony has began to defend its console to a much greater extent. With Sony recently having sued PS3 hacker GeoHot, it’s clear to hackers that Sony is no longer fooling around when it comes to messing with their console.
Users who have tried to bypass the PlayStation Network login have found that their accounts have been banned. According to those who understand the hack, it has to do with forcing a login certificate in a way that makes the console’s DNS addresses to assume everything is operating normally. However, users using this technique were quickly banned, receiving the following message:
“You cannot use the PlayStation Network with this account (8002a227)”
The reasoning behind these bans is still open to speculation, granted the bans could be for two primary reasons: Attempting to bypass the console’s security, and attempting to use pirated software. Either way, this is the moment many PS3 gamers have been waiting for; the moment when Sony finally decides to take action.
Users who have tried to bypass the PlayStation Network login have found that their accounts have been banned. According to those who understand the hack, it has to do with forcing a login certificate in a way that makes the console’s DNS addresses to assume everything is operating normally. However, users using this technique were quickly banned, receiving the following message:
“You cannot use the PlayStation Network with this account (8002a227)”
The reasoning behind these bans is still open to speculation, granted the bans could be for two primary reasons: Attempting to bypass the console’s security, and attempting to use pirated software. Either way, this is the moment many PS3 gamers have been waiting for; the moment when Sony finally decides to take action.
It did not take long for thousand's to receive emails about this. I'm sure it will not be long until Sony starts to break out Microsoft Banning styles.
Here is just a Quick Picture of the Email I received on Yahoo.
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02-17-2011, 05:07 AM
#12
schaffinosx
To and fro the island.
Originally posted by hammy876
this must be fake becuase i can still sign in with no problem
This doesn't immediately disable the hack; it simply means that users who are caught, which is apparently easy, could very well be banned.
02-17-2011, 05:24 AM
#14
schaffinosx
To and fro the island.
Originally posted by hammy876
so what should i do
Whatever you can do to get your console back to a normal state, I'd say. I don't know how the whole process works, exactly.
02-17-2011, 05:39 AM
#15
NormL
Owner of The REAL eXp LLC
i got this message today, but i deleted cfw and took the steps to erase my boot history and logs, and yet, they say i have something on there. i contacted customer support and wrote them an email being more specific about what they see on my system.
02-17-2011, 05:56 AM
#17
3nduser
Haxor!
i got this email too just five seconds ago. i was like " Whaaaaaaaa???
So this is just Sony sending this email to everyone with a playstation account right? cuz i tried the Fruckpsn bypass last night but couldnt get it to work since i was on the modified 3.41 and since i couldnt update to any other firmware like 3.55 for this to work. i posted threads but no one can help me yet, others online i have read have been having the same problem. crzy. Thanks for posting this Reaper, saves me the trouble. lol
---------- Post added at 01:56 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:52 AM ----------
nah, its real, i got the same one, wanna see, ok, and no i didnt copy reapers post,
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Important: Access to the PlayStation(R)Network and Access to Qriocity(TM) Services Notice
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 4:03 PM
From:
This sender is DomainKeys verified
"PlayStation Network" <[email protected]>
Add sender to Contacts
To:
[email]yakateeyackdonttalkback@f#$sony.com[/email]
Notice: Unauthorized circumvention devices for the
PlayStation(R)3 system have been recently released by
hackers for the PlayStation(R)3 system. These devices
permit the use of unauthorized or pirated software.
Use of such devices or software violates the terms
of your "System Software License Agreement for the
PlayStation(R)3 System" and the "Terms of Services
and User Agreement" for the PlayStation(R)Network/
Qriocity(TM) and its Community Code of Conduct provisions.
In addition, copying or playing pirated software is
a violation of International Copyright Laws.
A circumvention device and/or unauthorized or pirated
software currently resides on your PlayStation(R)3 system.
Immediately cease use and remove all circumvention devices
and delete all unauthorized or pirated software from your
PlayStation(R)3 system. Failure to do so will result in
termination of your access to the PlayStation(R)Network
and access to Qriocity(TM) services through your
PlayStation(R)3 system.
This email has been delivered from a send-only address.
Please do not reply to this message. If you have any
questions, contact Consumer Services using the following link:
You must login or register to view this content.
LEGAL
"PlayStation", "PLAYSTATION", and the "PS"
Family logo are registered trademarks of
Sony Computer Entertainment LLC.
(C) 2011 Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.
919 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404
So this is just Sony sending this email to everyone with a playstation account right? cuz i tried the Fruckpsn bypass last night but couldnt get it to work since i was on the modified 3.41 and since i couldnt update to any other firmware like 3.55 for this to work. i posted threads but no one can help me yet, others online i have read have been having the same problem. crzy. Thanks for posting this Reaper, saves me the trouble. lol
---------- Post added at 01:56 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:52 AM ----------
Originally posted by hammy876
this must be fake becuase i can still sign in with no problem
nah, its real, i got the same one, wanna see, ok, and no i didnt copy reapers post,
Flag this message
Important: Access to the PlayStation(R)Network and Access to Qriocity(TM) Services Notice
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 4:03 PM
From:
This sender is DomainKeys verified
"PlayStation Network" <[email protected]>
Add sender to Contacts
To:
[email]yakateeyackdonttalkback@f#$sony.com[/email]
Notice: Unauthorized circumvention devices for the
PlayStation(R)3 system have been recently released by
hackers for the PlayStation(R)3 system. These devices
permit the use of unauthorized or pirated software.
Use of such devices or software violates the terms
of your "System Software License Agreement for the
PlayStation(R)3 System" and the "Terms of Services
and User Agreement" for the PlayStation(R)Network/
Qriocity(TM) and its Community Code of Conduct provisions.
In addition, copying or playing pirated software is
a violation of International Copyright Laws.
A circumvention device and/or unauthorized or pirated
software currently resides on your PlayStation(R)3 system.
Immediately cease use and remove all circumvention devices
and delete all unauthorized or pirated software from your
PlayStation(R)3 system. Failure to do so will result in
termination of your access to the PlayStation(R)Network
and access to Qriocity(TM) services through your
PlayStation(R)3 system.
This email has been delivered from a send-only address.
Please do not reply to this message. If you have any
questions, contact Consumer Services using the following link:
You must login or register to view this content.
LEGAL
"PlayStation", "PLAYSTATION", and the "PS"
Family logo are registered trademarks of
Sony Computer Entertainment LLC.
(C) 2011 Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.
919 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404
02-17-2011, 06:02 AM
#18
Showme_the_cash
Little One
I also switched back to ofw and deleted everything, plus did full system restore to get everything back to normal after I deleted history as well and still got the email.
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